South Carolina Registered Agent
Starting an LLC or corporation in South Carolina? You'll need a South Carolina registered agent to meet state requirements—and that's where Registered Agent Center comes in. We provide fast, reliable registered agent service and list our business address on your public filings to help protect your privacy.
Looking for more than just a registered agent? Registered Agent Center is the only South Carolina registered agent offering in-house business services, including LLC and corporate formation, domain names, business email, websites, and more—all under one roof.
What Is a South Carolina Registered Agent?
In South Carolina, registered agents are required, by law, to receive legal mail (like service of process) on behalf of your business. Registered agents exist to provide an official and reliable way to contact your business.
If your business is ever served with a lawsuit, the process server will deliver the paperwork directly to your registered agent. At that point, your business is legally considered served. The registered agent should then forward you your mail, quickly and securely.
Per state registered agent requirements, a registered agent in South Carolina is required for all formally registered businesses (LLCs, nonprofits, corporations, etc…). At a minimum, your registered agent must list a physical address on the public record and be present at that address during regular business hours. But ideally, your registered agent should do more.
How Do I Change My South Carolina Registered Agent?
There are two ways to switch up your registered agent in South Carolina.
- 1Hire us and we'll complete the change of agent form for you for free.
- 2Do it yourself and file a Notice of Change of Registered Agent form with the South Carolina Secretary of State. There is a $10 fee to file this form.
Check out our guide on How to Change Your Registered Agent in South Carolina.
Why Registered Agent Center Is the Best Registered Agent in South Carolina
Choosing the right registered agent is a critical decision for your business's success. As the industry's leading registered agent service, we provide the tools, support, and reliability you need to keep your South Carolina LLC, South Carolina corporation, or South Carolina nonprofit compliant and running smoothly.
Hire Registered Agent Center and get:
Same-Day Scans
We scan your legal docs the same day we receive them and reach out if your essential mail goes unread.
Privacy by Default®
We list our business address on public docs to keep your personal info safe. And unlike those other guys, we never sell your data.
Total Brand Protection
Keep an eye on your business name, domains, and trademarks, with built-in Brand Protection. We'll alert you to potential conflicts early, and give you simple tools to build and manage your brand all in one place, totally free.
Corporate Guides®
Have questions? We have answers. Our guides are business experts whose sole job is to provide support for all your business questions.
Business Identity
Registered Agent Center is a Business Identity provider. Get a domain name that matches your business name. Tack on website hosting, we'll get you an expert-built website, hosted and secured by us. Want to start talking to suppliers, advertisers, customers, and more? Set up business email addresses and a separate business phone number so you can protect your data and keep your communication professional.
How to Order South Carolina Registered Agent Service
You sign up online, clicking on one of the buttons or links that says HIRE US.
We collect the first year of the registered agent service fee up front.
For new businesses, we'll become your South Carolina registered agent once your business registration filing with the South Carolina Secretary of State is complete.
About a year later, we'll send you an invoice for another year of South Carolina Registered Agent Service. If you want to keep using us, great; if you don't, you can easily cancel.
With offices in every state, we make it easy to add registered agent services anywhere in the country. We don't farm out work (or your info) to other companies—wherever you are, WE are your registered agent.
We make your account a real go-to resource for you, not just for South Carolina registered agent service or paying a bill but for keeping up with South Carolina corporate compliance.
South Carolina Registered Agent FAQs
Why do I need a registered agent in South Carolina?
To become a legitimate, registered business in South Carolina, the state requires that you appoint a registered agent located in the state. This step is essential because the South Carolina Secretary of State will reject your business filing if you don't have one.
Essentially the state wants to ensure that both South Carolina officials and the public have a reliable way to legally serve your business with official documents and legal notices in South Carolina.
Can I be my own registered agent in South Carolina?
Yes, you can be your own registered agent in South Carolina. However, being your own agent means your name and address become public, and you'll need to be available during business hours, Monday through Friday, to receive legal documents. If you want to keep your personal information private, and don't want to be tied down to regular business hours, hiring a registered agent service is the smart move.
Where is Registered Agent Center's Registered Office in South Carolina?
We accept and scan all of our South Carolina clients' documents from our office here in Charleston, SC.
Can I have my business mail delivered to your South Carolina office?
We don't want ALL of your business mail. It's not what we do. And it wouldn't serve you well. You wouldn't have a unique address or suite number. Any mail we receive on your behalf would come to Registered Agent Center, care of you.
But we understand that businesses and clients sometimes reach out to you through your registered agent. Through us. That's why we give you 5 FREE scans of regular business mail a year. You can request any additional documents to be forwarded at a per document rate of $15.
How do South Carolina registered agents get served?
A process server delivers a summons and complaint—outlining the lawsuit—to your South Carolina registered agent, who signs to confirm receipt. If you've hired us, we'll upload the documents to your account within minutes and email you immediately, so you can respond without delay.
How do I search for a registered agent in South Carolina?
To find a company's registered agent:
- Perform a South Carolina business name search with the South Carolina Secretary of State.
- Type in the name of the company whose registered agent you are trying to look up.
- Look for the SC registered agent name and registered office street address.
How do I resign from being a South Carolina registered agent?
In South Carolina, to resign as a registered agent, you need to submit two copies of the Resignation of Agent for Service of Process form to the South Carolina SOS. For a more detailed walkthrough, you can refer to our guide on how to resign as a registered agent in South Carolina.
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